vTime, a UK-based virtual reality sociable network that allows users to meet, chat, broadcast, and share with people around the world, closed a $7.6 million Series A funding round led by Deepbridge Capital utilizing the Enterprise Investment Scheme, as well as Liverpool-based institutional loan and
According to a recent SEC filing, YouNow, a live social network that allows users to broadcast themselves from anywhere in real time, raised $6.4 million in financing from an undisclosed investor. YouNow users tap “Go Live,” and can broadcast to a live audience, expand their
Nextdoor, a free, private social network for neighborhoods, raised $75 million in financing from an undisclosed investor. By using Nextdoor's Web and mobile device platform, neighbors create private “neighborhood websites” where they ask questions, exchange local advice and recommendations, and organize virtual neighborhood watches to reduce
Entertainment startup ScoreStream announced the close of a new round of financing. Intel Capital, Avalon Ventures, RGA Ventures, Verizon Ventures, and Sinclair Broadcasting participated in the funding. ScoreStream is a communication platform that allows sporting events’ fans to share information with their family and friends,
UpCurve, a small and medium-sized business solutions provider, announced it has purchased Denver-based technology startup Closely. Closely, founded in 2011, is best known for its award-winning mobile app, Perch, which has aggregated live social data pertaining to more than 500,000 business locations across six social channels,
A team of former Instagram and Apple engineers have introduced Rylo, a 360° camera with stabilization software and smartphone app that helps to eliminate the pain points of shooting, editing, and sharing videos. Users press “record,” and the camera’s dual 208° wide-angle lenses combine to
TipWander is a travel tool that allows users to explore the world with their fingertips. The app’s interface presents a live map of a destination, such as San Francisco, where users can see photos and videos created of a specific spot, like a sunset by
Trell is an Android and iPhone social media app that allows people to explore the world and share stories of places they love. With such feature stories as “Quirky things to do in London,” and “6 am walkouts,” Trell’s central platform provides outgoing millennials who
Software startup Trimian announced the close of $3 million in financing from a range of investors including Spark Capital, Greylock Partners, and GGV Capital. Trimian creates new tools for professionals on the go. Its first product, mia Contacts, is an Android and iPhone compatible app
Popcorns is an iPhone app that turns movie interests into occasions to socialize – “like Tinder for movies.” Users discover the movies they want to see and add them to their Favorites, and can recommend them while browsing their friends' lists. They can also check